Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley · 1978
36 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and glam, marked by catchy hooks and Ace Frehley’s signature guitar prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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New York Groove — This track stands out as a defining anthem of the album, combining a catchy chorus with a lively rhythm that captures the essence of Frehley's New York roots.
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Rip It Out — Opening the album with fierce energy, this song showcases Frehley’s powerful guitar work and sets the tone for his distinctive hard rock sound.
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Snow Blind — With its dark lyrical themes and heavy riffs, this track demonstrates Frehley's ability to blend melodic elements with a harder edge, adding depth to the album.
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Fractured Mirror — Closing the album, this instrumental piece highlights Frehley's virtuosity on the guitar while encapsulating his artistic vision and personal journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock and glam elements with strong guitar work but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Rip It Out', and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first five songs before slowing down with 'I’m in Need of Love'.
- The final track, 'Fractured Mirror', stands out as an instrumental piece that provides a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, engaging listening sessions
- an energetic backdrop for activities
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled debut album, released on September 18, 1978, marked Ace Frehley’s first solo venture after his successful tenure with KISS. At this point in his career, Frehley was exploring his musical identity outside the shadow of the band, showcasing a blend of personal influences and stylistic freedom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Criss· Alice Cooper· Ted Nugent
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rip It Out 3:39
- 2 Speedin’ Back to My Baby 3:37
- 3 Snow Blind 3:54
- 4 Ozone 4:42
- 5 What’s on Your Mind? 3:27
- 6 New York Groove 3:03
- 7 I’m in Need of Love 4:37
- 8 Wiped‐Out 4:12
- 9 Fractured Mirror 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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